1973 SPORTSTER CHOPPER CODE
1973 SPORTSTER CHOPPER FREE

Models since 1991 have five speeds 1990 and earlier models had four speeds.

Sportster engines retained the K/KH design crankcase design, in which the transmission is contained in the same casting as the engine, and driven by the engine with a triple-row #35 chain primary drive and a multi-plate cable-operated clutch. The company used similar cam followers for decades with minor changes, from 1929 to the 1980s.Ī typical 5-gear, foot-shift transmission on an HD Sportster

The cam followers used in Sportster engines, K models, big twin side valve models, and the side-valve W model series, were a slightly shorter version of the followers used in the larger motors, but with the same 0.731-inch (18.6 mm) diameter body and 0.855-inch (21.7 mm) diameter roller follower since 1929. Sportster engines, the 45 cubic inch R, D, G & W Models 1929 side-valve motors, and the 'Big Twin' side-valve motors, which were: the flathead 74.0 cu in (1,213 cc) Models V, VL etc. The original Sportster engine was the Ironhead engine, which was replaced with the Evolution engine in 1986. Sportster motorcycles are powered by a four-stroke, 45° V-twin engine in which both connecting rods, of the 'fork and blade' or 'knife & fork' design, share a common crank pin. Harley-Davidson 45° V-twin, Sportster Evolution engine An all-new model equipped with the Revolution Max engine called the Sportster S was introduced in 2021, the first motorcycle under the Sportster nameplate to receive a new engine since 1986, and the first Sportster to have an engine not derived from the Model K. The original Sportster line was discontinued in Europe in 2020 due to the engine failing to meet the stricter Euro 5 emissions standards. The first Sportster in 1957 had many of the same details of the KH including the frame, fenders, large gas tank and front suspension. These models K, KK, KH, and KHK of 1952 to 1956 had a sidevalve ('flat head') engine, whereas the later XL Sportster models use an overhead valve engine. In 1952, the predecessors to the Sportster, the Model K Sport and Sport Solo motorcycles, were introduced.

1973 SPORTSTER CHOPPER CODE

Sportster models are designated in Harley-Davidson's product code by beginning with 'XL'.

I reserve the right to cancel any bid due to lack of feedback or otherwise.The Harley-Davidson Sportster is a line of motorcycles produced continuously since 1957 by Harley-Davidson. I can provide a contact number for those parties interested. Refer to pictures for additional details/ information.

1973 SPORTSTER CHOPPER FREE

Local pickup offered.įeel free to ask any questions before bidding. Bike came from an Estate sale, as the previous owner passed awayīuyer responsible for all shipping costs. Front brakes will need gone through from sittingīike does not have a title, but all numbers have been checked and are clean/ clear. NEW/ OE/ AFTERMARKET PARTSOEM length dual disk brake front end OEM 90’s peanut fuel tank 40 spoke 16″ rear wheel w/ drum brake40 Spoke 19″ front wheel w/ dual disk brakeOEM mid foot controlsDrag Specialties leather flame stitched low-profile seat kidney style oil tankOEM style buckhorn handlebars Chrome slash cut exhaustProgressive coil over shocksKeihin butterfly carb w/ oem air cleanerCycle Electric generatorOil coolernice example of an original/ custom XLCH setup.Īll paint is in decent condition, paint/ engine/ trim detailing has some scratches/ light surface corrosion and chips in finish from age and sitting.(see pics)įront/ Rear tire appear to be in useable condition w/ no signs of dryrot

Will need carb rebuilt, tuneup, battery and oil change prior to being driven.īike fired up when gas was squirted in the carb and was jumped cases have no visible damage or repairs.īike has not been on the road since 2018. Motor is electric startĮngine is original 1973 w/ matching cases. Original numbers matching ironhead motor/ w/ original uncut frame neck. This is a nice example of a XLCH 1000 SportsterUnknown original miles Original 1000cc Ironhead engine w/ 4 spd trans

1973 sportster chopper